Virgin Of The Sacred Heart And The Infant Jesus – Polychrome Plaster Statue

Virgin with the Sacred Heart and the Infant Jesus – 19th-century polychrome plaster statue

A charming polychrome plaster religious statue depicting the Virgin Mary seated with the Infant Jesus on her lap. 

The Virgin is depicted with the radiant Sacred Heart on her chest, a symbol of faith, love, and devotion.

The Infant Jesus, dressed in a pink tunic, is portrayed in a serene and benevolent pose.

The piece captivates with the finesse of the faces, the gentleness of the expressions, and the delicate polychromy in shades of sky blue, white, and pink.

The gold highlights elegantly accentuate the garments and sacred attributes.

The sculpture rests on a polychrome faux-marble base, typical of religious works from the second half of the 19th century intended for chapels, private oratories, or houses of devotion.

Characteristics:

Subject: Virgin of the Sacred Heart with the Infant Jesus
Material: polychrome plaster
Gold highlights
Faux marble decorative base
19th-century French work

Dimensions:

Height: 40 cm

Condition:
Good overall condition.

Some slight wear, small chips, and signs of age consistent with its age. 

Beautiful, well-preserved original polychrome paint.

An object of devotion imbued with gentleness and spirituality, this statue also serves as a beautiful decorative piece for a collection of 19th-century religious art.